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The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06

The Captor Circle had very interesting
entertainment in the chapel of the Bergen
Baptist Church, last Monday night, in
honor of the memory of the illustrious poet
Henry w. Longfellow. The Circle was
assisted by the Chautauqua Literary So.
ciety of the Hedding M. E. Church. The
programme consisted of singing, sacred
music, an address by President Reed, a
piano solo, Carmen" by Miss Ella Brown;
a verse from "Longfellow" by each men,
Der of the circle; reading, by George F.
Wheaton; singing, soft in the Silly
Night" by quartette composed of Miss
R1th Tully. Mrs. G. F. Wheaton. and
Messrs. G r. Wheaton, and w. G.. White;
a sketch of the poet, by Flora Alexander;
1.-THE old clock on the stairs, by Miss Kate
Tiffany; Longfellow's solo; 'The bridge,
creditably sung by Mr.. W. G.. White; and
Mrs. q. M. Reed, read "Hjawatha's WOO
ing;" ssSands of the desert IN an hour
glass;" was next recited by Miss Agnes
Alexander, who did herself credit end
pleased her hearers. The Rev. D. j. Eli
son, pastor of the church, and an honorary
member of the Circle, made an address,
and the exercises closed with tho singing
of the Coronation, in which all present
iOlned
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06
Church supper ana Entertainments.

The ladies of thu United Presbyterian
Church, of Summit avenue, gave supper
in the basement of the church last Tues
day evening from $50 to 8. 80, which, from
a culinary point OF view was all that the
most fastidious eater could ask, and it
took a score of mattresses to answer the
demands of those who sat down to the ia
bles After supper an adjournment was
had to the auditorium up stairs, where an
unusually attractive entertainment was
given. Organist Z. T. Newman opened
the programme with an organ voluntary,
and later on he was roundly applauded for
a piano solo with which he favored the au-
dience. The balance of the programme
an informal oDe-consisted of recitation
by Miss Anna Pfeiffsr; vocal solo by Mr..
G. W. Johnston, who also responded to an
encore; an organ and violin Duet by
Messrs. Newman and Stefken; comic
recitation by Maggie Mccain, singing by
Mrs. Grundy, piano duett by the Misses
Pfeiffer, a recitation, ''The old man goes to
town" by Anna Pfeiffer, and a piano and
organ dnett by Messrs. Stefken and New
man. Mrs. j. Seifried, Congressman Nc
Adoo's sister, May McAdoo and the Misses
M. B. Fraser and Nellie Whyte constituted
a committee in whose charge the affair
was. Handsome boquets were presented
to several of those VINO added to the even
ing's entertainment.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06
A Walk.ng Delega,e,. sh.m.

New YORK, March 5.-Charles Sch :,
waking delegate OF tue German H sik,
Painters Union, appeared in the jeff ouse
Market Police Court this morning With
his physician and lawyers, to press his suit
against Joseph Bernheim, for assault. His
head and face were wrapped up in band
ages. mechanically adjusted. His eyes
were bloodshot. and his lips could only be
seen to move through an opening made
for them in the bandages. When DIR.
Hoffman removed the bandages by osder
of the court litter pervaded the court
room when it became apparent that Dele
gate Schalk had beeu carefully made up
Tor the occasion, that his nose was not
broken, and that he had merely sustained
two slight bruises around the eyes, and
two slight cuts, exaggerated by adhesive
plaster, and by no means of serious
character. Justice ORrilly held the
accused in $500 bail for trial.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06
The Peak sisters ana church.

A fine entertainment was given in the
chapel of the Lafayette Reformed Church,
under the auspices of the Young Peoples
Society. The room was filled to overflow
ing with the elite of Lafayette. The enter
talnment consisted of fine musical pro-
gramme, followed by a representation of
the ssPeak Sisters" consisting of twenty
three young ladies, all of whose last names
ended with .sy" Miss Hattie Henry was
their leader and manager. The order of
the programme was: Introductory chorus
by young misses. Chorus, ''Yeoman's
wedding song" by Aaron West, Walter
Sherwood, Fred Scott. A. Koonz, A. Roe,
William Fields, Harry Oakley, Fred. Wads-
worth, and L. Pierce. Messrs. Bliss, Dud-
ley, Willie Sherwood and Berthe Koonz
rendered cave Maria" on violins very
nicely. Chorus, svillage Blacksmith" by
boys, closed the musical part, after which
the Peak sisters marched upon the stage
in Indian file, rising upon their toes at
every step. They looked very pretty in
their costumes of black dresses, white col
lars and cuffs and large, white peaked
hats
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06
The Jersey Ci.y Yacht Club.

The following directors and officers were
elected and committees appointed at the
annual meeting of the Jersey City Yacht
Club last Thursday night: Commodore, n.
B. Pearson; Vice Commodore, DR.. J. HI.
Vondy; President, John A. Hilton; Secre-
tary, Chas. G. Pierce; Treasurer, P w.
Fguera; Measurer, G. L. VIM. The
Board of Directors were elected as follows:
Fl. B. Pearson. J. a. Vondy, ]. A. Hilton,
9. Q. Pierce, P. W. Figuera, D. Fl. Ben
Horn, A. B. Reynolds. Tho following COM
mittee were appointed: Finance. f.
Klump, D. q. Bennett, G. N. Shaw. Ex-
ecutive-G Van HorD,, A. B. Rey-
nolds. Regatta. A. Hilton, j. T.
Roberts, G. @. Pierce. Peter Miller, the
most aged and Oldest member of the club,
sent in his resignation and was made an
honorary member. He is eighty years old.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06
The Jersey City Athletic Club.

The Jersey City Athletic Club held its
regular monthly meeting last Tuesday
evening. Mr.. George F. Perkins was
unanimously elected Trustee of the Asso-
citation, to I'LL q vacancy. Twelve propo-
sitions for membership were favorably con-
sidered and acted upon. 1t was decided to
open the new club house on Tuesday and
Thursday afternoons to the ladies who
added to the success of the recent fair by
their services. Thursday evening was set
aside as ladies' night, when the gentle sex
will be rendered the hospitalities of the
club, if accompanied by member. It was
decided to purchase six new billiard tables,
which will be of the latest pattern, and the
finest manufacture A new portable stage
will be erected for entertainments Reso-
lutions of coincidence were passed and
ordered to be spread in full upon the min
utes, upon the death of the late Fl. +.
Clark, who was member of the club. The
Ways and Means Committee submitted its
report, which showed that there was
balance of So, 1856 Is in the hands of the
treasurer. The new club house was thrown
open last evening, but the formal sshouse-
warming" will not take place till probably
fortnight hence.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06
Ex-surroaate NIcUague Bu,ied.

The last remains Of the late Surrogate
Robert McCague. whose death was antici-
pated in these columns last Sunday morn
ing, were laid to rest last Thursday after
noon. great crowd gathered at the
Church to get last glimpse of their friend
and benefactor. The services were solemn
aud impressive in the extreme. A selected
choir, composed of Mr.. NJ. Pollock, of st.
Paul's; Mr.. J. Virgins, of the Presbyterian
Church; Miss Lancaster, of st. Paul's
Church, New York, and Miss Livingston, of
Trinity Church, Hoboken, and Prof. Kopf,
organist, of New York, chanted "Lord, let
me know mine end" During the services
they sang s'Abide with me" "Sleep thy
last Sleep and Miss Lancaster sang
CANCELS ever bright" The funeral cortege
consisted of the Councilmen in carriages,
the county and city officials, Van Houten
Post, and ether members of the G.. A. R.,
Mecca Temple (Order of Mystic Shrine.
32nd degree), Pentalpha Chapter, Royal
Arch Masons, Hugh DePayens Command
cry, knights Templar. Hoboken Lodge. F.
and A. M, visiting Masons, Guard of
Honor, kearse and pail bearers, citizens and
carriages containing relatives and friends.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06
Prof. nIealenhauerss soIree.

The 10th sciree musicale of Prof FIR. A.
Mollenhauer's School of Music took place
last Monday evening. The affair attracted
large crowd of music lovers, aud the hall
of ihe school, on Summit avenue, was
crowded to the full. An excellent pro-
gramme was rendered. The musicale
opened with Beethoven's overture, "Eg-
mont, which was rendered by seven gem
tlemen on the piano, violin, viola and cello.
piano duo, ''Rondo BrilliaDte." by Master
Egmont Mollenhauer aud Miss Lottie A.
Loesch came next, and was given in q
mastery manner. Miss Clara Bostleman
followed in song called ssSpringtide,"
which she rendered in beautiful. clear
voice. A recitation, 'An idyl of the
period" was given by Miss Adele Hamed.
who is pupil of Miss AMY Lionel. of New
York. Miss Florence Coleman followed in
piano solo, "Finale," from Won Weber,s
Grand Concerto, No. l.. Gounod's save
Maria, by sixteen violins, was played in a
beautiful manner. Miss Clara Bostleman
received deserved applause for her singing
of the song, "Brooklet, why in sucn q
hurry?" Mendelssohn's ssWar march Of
the priests, for pianos, organs and violins.
was the triumph of the evening. Miss
SadieW edins piano solo and Miss Hamed's
recitation were followed by the Bergen
Symphony Sextette in the grand finale,
''Circus Ring, The soiree was a grand suc-
cess ana reflected great credit on Prof.
Mollenhauer and his pup lis.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06
Another City Hall Fire.

Between four and five o'clock yesterday
afternoon, Mrs Parker was washing the
stairs in the City Hall when she saw
smoke coming from the subbase of the
wall enclosing Mayor Ceveland's Office.
Secretary McAghon, who was inside, was
summoned, and he began to explore. He
couldn't locate the point of coufagration,
and he ran to No. Engine House. The
fire ladies found fame under the foo
of the Mayors office. 1t had been s. arted
by defective fue. A stream from the
extinguisher put il out
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06
specinl Notice.

Notwithstanding the rumors that we are
going out of business, we assure our friends
in Jersey City we are here to stay. We
have cleared ont our old stock, and now
offer you a new and fresh stock of Mems
Furnishing Goods, which we shall sell at
lowest figures.
Our Custom Shirt Factory is in full blast.
We make the best shirt for 81 so in this
part of the world, and when you get our 81
shirt you have the best in the market. We
have 500 samples of new and nobby styles
cambria and Madras cloth for you TO
from. Call and see us.
w. KNAUsE,
cntGcmeTy street
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06

The SUNDAY MORNING NEWS was the first
to suggest that the police who did special
duty for the benefit of the corporations
during the late labor strikes, should be
recompensed by the corporations for their
lahers If the men had only been assigned
to other places of duty, there would have
been no justice in their demand for an
allowance. But they were subjected to all
kinds of discomforts, and were forced to
put in their nights and their days, and de-
prize themselves of the rest every man
needs for healthful and efficient perform
ance Of his labor. For many days they did
not see the insides of their homes They
slept on car seats, with one leye open like
Bill Harrigan, and were frequently sum-
moned from even these unrestful places
for active duty. The companies have no
right to expect them to surrender their
time and what little comfort their life
affords, without reward Let the railroad
magnates put their hands in their pockets
and pay the men for theivsluable seryic es
they rendered them.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06

The stiffest drive that has of late been
made against the supercilious defiance of
law and decency by the Delaware, Lacka
awanna & Western Railroad Company, is
that which William y alter Phelps makes
against it. Mr.. Phelps used to be largely
interested in the railroad; but he has lately
sold all of his stock in the corporation.
There is nothing so remarkable about this {;
but the reason which he assigns for MAX
ing the sale does equal credit to his public
spirit and to his good sense. This is the
way he states it:
The company has been at odds with the State
and was opposed to its policy in this respect I
thought it would be better to all connections
with corporation which has chosen to take such
an unfortunate position toward my own State.
Mr.. Phelps's action illustrates the force
aud strength and prevalence of the public
sentiment that demands that the railroad
company shall be put on the same footing
with the tax paying corporationsl of the
State.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06
BIG HAUL OF EELs.
Joe Tyson Pulls mp Ten or Twelve Every
Time He Spears.

Superintendent ]. S. d. Carney is con-
structing new lock in the Morris Canal
at the Hackensack RIVER, and several DAYS
ago he began to rip out the timbers in the
old lock- Joe Tyson, the veteran fireman
and curiosity gatherer, happened to be on
hand when the great suction pump was
put to the work of draining the old lock,
so that the work might progress He
noticed that the water poured out of the
spout into the river, he noticed cells tumb-
ling out by the score They had been
making their home under the old boards
in the lock, and were drawn out from
beneath into the pump pipes. Joe had
armed himself with spear 90 feet long,
and he began to plunge 1t into the river at
the point where the eels had been dumped.
AT each thrust he brought up half dozen
healthy cells. In three or four hours be
had speared about 800 of them. Two
hundred and fifty weighed from half a
pound to two pounds He divided them
among his friends. 1t was the biggest
eel haul on record.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06
THE STATES NATIONAL GUARD.
some Interesting Data Called from the
Adjutant Generals Annual Report.

some Interesting Data Called from the
Adjutant Generals Annual Report.
TRENTON, March 5.-Adjutsnt General
Stryker's report was made public yester-
day. 1t states that from the report of the
Inspector General of the last annual
muster and inspection, the strength of the
National Guard is shown to be 294 commits
stoned officers, 8, AL enlisted men, a fetal
of 3,735. This is an increase over the
strength reported last year of ten officers
and 1873 enlisted men. A new battalion,
consisting of two companies, has been
organized and mustered into the service,
and designated the Third Battalion. The
force now consists of ffty-two companies
of infantry and two gatling gun companies
organized into seven regiments and three
battalions and comprised in two brigades
and one division.
Assistant Adjutant General Dickinson
furnishes statement showing the distri-
button Of the reserve militia of the state
by counties, estimated approximately from
the figures furnished by the last State
census: Atlantic. 5,332; Bergen. s, 400;
Burlington, 1866; Camden, II .562; Cape
May, 2, AGO; Cumberland, 9,119; Essex, 49,
799; Gloucester, 6,270; Hudson, SIS, at;
Hunterdon, 1858: Mercer, 1921; Middle
sex, 1880; Monmouth, 13,480; Morris,
10,528;. Ocean, SAIL; Passaic, 1892;
Salem, 5,603; Somerset, 1874; Sussex,
1858; Union, 3,72S; Warren, 1921. Total,
024 1877
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06
SUNDAY. MARCH 6, 1887.

love. astride of thunderbolt, explt red
the political heavens, with his darling
torch, for a Senatorial God, and then sci
the star of destiny aglow on the brow OF
rude son of the wilderness. There We're
plenty of gods for him to crown with his
favor; but then Jove wanted to do some
thing capricious, and he succeeded in
doing it with remarkable success. For,
the election of Blodgett was freak Of
fortune, if ever anything came within that
description. Not such bad freak either,
if the methods of its mplishment be
left out OF view. Blodgett is solid headed,
practical and shrewd, and his native good
sense Will make up for what be may lack
of education and culture. He is of I'M
bending integrity, and even his railr Dad
affiliations will not suffice to win him
from the line his conscience may mark
out for him to follow in the discharge of
his public duty. He says he has made No
pledges that will keep him from acting
with his Party; and we have enough faith
in the staunchness of his Democracy to
believe him. At any rate he should have
a fair trial; and we are not of those who
would deny it to him.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06
The New Rerksly cluh.

The new Berkely Club, of the Fourth
District, has leased as domicilc from the
North Hudson County Railway Company
the Wood mansion at the corner of Webster
and Ravine avenues The lease will run
FOR three years. the club to have the option
to purchase at fx,d price during the
term of the lease. The railroad company
will put the building in thorough order
and supply it with steam heating appara--
tus and new gas fixtures New fences will
be constructed; the cellar will be con-
GREETED, and proper approaches from the
Elevated Railroad station are TO be con-
structed. The club will take possession o.
its new home about the first of April. The
membership of the club is already about
seventy-five.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06
Sam. Thomas Division. No. 3

To all those DESTROYS of enjoying them
selves, now is the time to prepare for it, as
the Samuel Thomas Division, No. 8, M. A.
A. of P. r. r are about to give their friends
another one of their famous entertain
ments, which will alss conclude with a
grand hop. A few words to those who
have never enjoyed q real good time with
railroad men: Do not fail to attend, if you
possibly can, as you can feel yourself i'm
prove while enjoying the fun and merrl-
ment. There will also be an extra bag of
wind for all those who fail to bring an am
pie supply. You will need 1t, as our host
of artists are the very best. Remember,
this takes place at Cooper Hall, Tuesday,
March Is; entertainment begins at s p. M;
tickets, 25 cents each.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06
The Chosen Friends.

AGING Supreme Councillor w. B. Will
son, of Newark, addressed large gather
ing of young men on the 9th ult. at
Union Hall, corner 4th aud Grove streets,
his subject being, The benefits and low
cost Of Insurance in the Order of chosen
Friends 1t is proposed to organize
council in that section of the city com
posed Of young men from IS to 80 years
of age. The Chosen Friends gives he to
three thousand dollars for old age 1--WE
hundred to fifteen hundred when dis
abled; i've or ten dollars week when
sick, aud one to three thousand dollars
for the family at the death of the insured.
Deputy S. q. J. G. Reid has charge Of the
ton to all who may call at 407 Grove
street.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06
Fun at the Cartaret Club.

The members of the Cartaret Club and
their friends held forth in the club house
last Thursday night in another of their pop
ular stag rackets. The members smoked
aud chatted with their friends, while their
ears Toasted on good music and some extra
good reading. Mr.. J. Schmalix first rem
dered piano solo, after which "The Speci-
men Reading Glass was recited in good
style by Mr.. j. w. Macy. This was folf
lowed by some excellent music from the
either and tumblers by Messrs. Schmalie
and Robertson, and bass solo entitled
" Thursday" and either march by Mr..
Schmalix. Refreshments were served at
midnioht
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06

ment of their party standard. 1t is partly
due to the fact that their selection of a
Democrat who is railroad man subjects
them to suspicion of having supported the
Democrat because he is a railroad man, and
stamps them as putting their fidelity to
corporations above their fidelity to their
party and their constituents. This will
prove to be another source of weakness
whose far-reaching effects cannot be est
mated till the test of another popular cleo
ton has been applied.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06
Second Regiment Drum and Fife Corps

The first drill and reception of the
Second Regiment Drum and Fife Corps
was held in the Armory last Tuesday
night, and was participated in by some
200 couples, 1t was a brilliant social
military event. Major and Mrs. Philibert
led the grand march, and were followed
by Mr.. 7. Aberle and Miss Walling, Mr..
J. Rogrs and wife, Mr.. F. Donohue and
Miss Offerman, Mr. M. Anderson and Miss
Scott, Mr.. and Mrs. Wohling. Mr.. Fl.
Aberle and sister, Mr.. Edward Beahey
and sister, Mr.. Dorsheimer and Miss
Aberie, Mr.. F. Jich and Miss Kregg, Mr.
Ward and Miss Camplon, Mr.. II. o.
Breen and Miss Loring, Mr.. r Belancer
and Miss O'Brien, and the Misses Phili-
bert, Mr.. q. Dusierwitz and Miss L.
Alberts, Mr.. John Geyer and wife, Mr.. F.
Geyer and Miss Armstrong Mr. J.
Dusterwitz and Miss Sontag. Mr.. J .
Besher and sister, Mr.. B. Reese and Miss
Smith, Mr.. B. Banker and Miss A. HenseI,
Mr.. VIM. Reese aud Miss M. HenseI, Mr..
William Dusterritz and Miss A. Lang
mach, Mr.. Charles Gillander and MissM.
Langmach, Corporal Stall and wife,
Sergeant Lehman and wife, Mr.. G. Esser
and Miss Worth, MIR. Winter and Miss
lsley, Corporal Eutrup and Miss Spencer.
Mr.. Ell. PHO and Miss D. Hensell, Mr.. f.
Buck and Miss Fesslage, Mr. Stietz and
Mrs. Mes 'enhauf and Mr.. L. Kalb and
Miss Huffman
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06

Correspondent Ely of the Newark Eoen-
ing Neaos knows a story when he runs
across it; and with the sharp newspaper
instinct that gives him his standing as a
correspondent, he appropriated two good
stories that appeared in these columns
last Sunday. Mr.. Ely and the Newark
Ne,os might have paid US the compliment
of giving us credit for them. We always
credit the Newark EUsning Nesos for the
many good things we copy from it.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06
who Has This Horse {

A large herd of horses reached the stock
yards from Wisconsin day or two ago
and twenty were told off to be sent to J.
B. Huntoon, of No. So Eighth Avenue,
New York. AS they pranced out of the
yards to Pavonla Avenue they were
frightened by passing locomotive, and
one of them breaking loose, ran like a
whirlwind down into the city, Mr..
Huntoon offers $50 reward for the animals
recovery. 1t will be paid at either of the
station houses in this city, or at his place
in New York.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06
Ostrander 4. Humps Reception.

The monthly reception of the Ostrander
& Hunt Dancing Academy, held at McPher-
sons Hall on Wednesday evening was Sc
lect gathering. Good music was furnished
by Prof. Basil. The grand march was led by
Prof. Ostrander and wife, followed by John
IsleY and Miss Emma Wallace, Wallie Kerr
and Miss Ellen Montgomery, 3. Cohn and
Miss Bertha Helbmen, Fred Yale and lady,
Miss Mary Boyer, Lille KIeih, Mrs. Fink,
George True and Miss Aggie Mack ullar,
Miks Yinie Klein.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-03-06

The seventh quarterly report of the
Pavonia Building and Loan Association
was presented on Thursday evening last.
The total receipts from all sources was
$56. S46.27; loans, $52 10000; expenses to
date, $651.26; shares held, 982; profits
on each share, 1898. The second series
will be issued in about two months, and
to these who desire to invest, an early
application will be necessary, as the series
is limited to 1000 shares. At the APP
preparation sale on the above date $4,000
was sold at a premium of $l6.25 per share.